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07-01-2006, 09:41 PM

Posted By: Gilbert MainesId like to see the 1884 season - the White Stockings bounced back from their record setting homerless season of 1877 to establish the team season HR leadership which would stand until the 1927 Yankees. 43 years! But wait - Eight pitchers won 40 or more games, 13 pitchers had more than 300Ks, with four over 400. The team with the shortest longevity (shortgevity?) came and went. The St. Paul Saints .. or were they the Apostles? Season record 2-6. I dunno, didn't some of those 40 game winners also win 50+ games, such as Radbourne? Was that the year? Yes, it was. Was that the year that Heckler led in Wins and HRs? Who cares? I wanna go see that season! Yup, that too was 1884! What season would you like to see?

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07-01-2006, 09:51 PM

Posted By: Old Judge Collectori dont know i have a couple here are mine 1744 1825 1860'S 1850"s 1840's 1909 hmmmmm 1830's 1820's 1810's 1800's 1790's 1780's 1770's 1760's 1750's and 1740's i dont know out mof all those years

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07-01-2006, 09:55 PM

Posted By: ItsOnlyGilWhy would you like to see those seasons?

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07-01-2006, 10:00 PM

Posted By: T206CollectorJust to see Matty's three shutouts in the WS.

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07-01-2006, 10:03 PM

Posted By: Al C.risafulli2069. I'd like to see what baseball is like 100 years after I was born, I want to hear people giving Barry Bonds some credit for being a great player, and I want to see what sort of wacky performance enhancers they have. Then I'd come back and win lots of money on World Series bets every year. -Al

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07-01-2006, 10:04 PM

Posted By: Frank WakefieldOh please, let me have 3... 1908, I want to see Ed Reulbach pitch and win both games of a double header, see Merkle's play, see the T206 guys in action... 1934, Padnah, I'd kinda like to see Ol' Diz and Paul twistin' those Tiger tails, watch Len Koenecke, see some of The Professer's early managing, and Hubbell's fade away. And 1964. I listened to the Cardinals at night on the radio, saw about half a dozen regular season games, read those box scores each day, loved cheering Brock around the bases, and actually saw game 7 of the World Series (missed school for it!). But I'd love to see it again.

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07-01-2006, 10:09 PM

Posted By: daryle1919............

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07-01-2006, 10:12 PM

Posted By: ItsOnlyGilI think that I am going to have to be the chauffer on these trips, I want to see these things too.

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07-01-2006, 10:46 PM

Posted By: Ray PiskadloIf I could cheat, I'd say October 1919 through September 1920... get to see the Black Sox, the Babe in pinstripes, and Ray Chapman's untimely death. Quite possibly one of the most dramatic 12 month periods in baseball history.

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07-01-2006, 11:23 PM

Posted By: BobThe greatest season ever, both pennants decided on the last day of the season. I would prefer to have been at the Polo Grounds that last fateful day though- Matty, McGraw, 3 Finger, Peerless Leader, Tinker and Johnny the Crab. it doesn't get any better than that...

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07-01-2006, 11:55 PM

Posted By: Judge Dred (Fred)There are several I'd like to see. 1941 was a good year...

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07-02-2006, 12:17 AM

Posted By: DJ1927 and seeing that Powerhouse. And 1884 would be great. Seeing Radbourn pitch and the Grays defeat the Mets. Those 1890's Orioles.... If we could bring back some "stuff", may take up smoking after the beginning of the century. DJ

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07-02-2006, 12:59 AM

Posted By: Lee BehrensThe Merkle Boner season is the one I would love to see. I would love to see the mayhem that persude as they tried to retrieve the ball. I would love to go to each of those ballparks during the year. you do get a little of that history in Fenway and Wrigly. (Yes, I realize that Fenway & Wrigley were not around but it does give use the flavor of the era). Lee

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07-02-2006, 06:46 AM

Posted By: Frank WakefieldHey Lee, I agree with 1908. But Wrigley wasn't built in 1908 (it was first used for Chicago's Federal League team, the Cubs started playing there in 1916, after the demise of the Federal League) and I think Fenway opened in 1912. 1908 would be great. Anyone here read The Celebrant by Eric Rolfe Greenberg??? If you're a fan of the deadball era, if you like Matty, and if you liked Field of Dreams, this is one fine book for you.

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07-02-2006, 07:00 AM

Posted By: Ted ZanidakisGIL 1904.....And in particular the Double-header Play-Off between the Highlanders and Boston on the final day of that Season in which Chesbro (41 game winner) lost the game and AL pennant for NY, with his wild pitch in the 9th. And, then the unprecedented decision by McGraw, Brush, and Pulliam of the Nat. Lge. to refuse to play the Boston team in the World Series (that never was). 1932.....World Series when the Babe "called his HR" at Wrigley Field. 1947.....The entire 7-games of the 1947 World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees; which has to be one of the most exciting ever played. Ted Z

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07-02-2006, 07:39 AM

Posted By: T Engle1919 Black Sox World Series.

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07-02-2006, 08:08 AM

Posted By: Bill StoneTake me back to 1912 so I can see two rookies --I would like to see Casey Stengel go 4 for 4 in his major league debut and I would like to Ovid Nicholson in his first major league start.

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07-02-2006, 09:11 AM

Posted By: Matt E. I would go back to the 1905 - 1911 era, primarily to collect cards, autographs and any memorabilia. But most of all meet the players of the day. Hopefully we would have a few dollars to attend games and buy tobacco packs to "bust them for cards". We would also need that really dark clothing everyone wore to the games as not to stand out. Just dreaming. Bresnahan batting <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1151766519.GIF">

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07-02-2006, 10:25 AM

Posted By: John S1909. To watch Cobb and Wagner square off in the series would be my ultimate wish.

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07-02-2006, 11:02 AM

Posted By: RichardWell, here is a great question. Now I wish I was Doctor Who. I would love to see the 1903 first World Series with Pittsburg VS Boston. My next choice would be the 1909 World series pitting the mighty Pirates against Cobb and his Detroit Tigers. My final selection would be the 1919 World Series and the infamous Blacksox. Would be awesome to watch this dreaded series unfold with the future knowledge of the ill fated series. Where can I buy a TARDIS? LOL

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07-02-2006, 11:43 AM

Posted By: warshawlaw1949 Yankess v. Red Sox series 1956 W.S. perfect game

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07-02-2006, 11:58 AM

Posted By: jay behrensI have 2 that I'd love to see 1911- Staggering numbers put by Cobb and many other players that year 1914- Three leagues to choose from and I get to see Benny Kauff at his best. Jay Growing old is not optional, growing up is.

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07-02-2006, 12:02 PM

Posted By: Griffin'sI'll take Charles Conlon's job for any season he had it. Was it '09 when he shot that picture of Ty Cobb sliding into Jimmy Austin? I'd trade being that close for one road trip over a whole season in the stands. Alternately, I"d take '08, '34 (Gas House Gang), '41, '48 or '55. Or any of the years the old Baltimore Orioles were tearing up the league.

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07-02-2006, 12:11 PM

Posted By: BobFrank- I second your recommendation of The Celebrant, a great book. tbob

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07-03-2006, 06:45 PM

Posted By: Anonymous1887 International League. Frank Grant, George Stovey, Bud Fowler, Bob Higgins, Fleet Walker, et al.

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07-03-2006, 06:58 PM

Posted By: Joann20th Century? Maybe 1916 or so. Ruth is pitching and hitting home runs. Tiger Stadium, Fenway and Wrigley are all up and running. When I go to older stadia now, the one thing that's hard for me to picture in my mind when it comes to Ruth, Cobb, etc, is that they played ... in color. lolol. That seems so obvious. But all our photos and newsreels are black and white. And when I look at modern players in these parks, I have to consciously tell myself that back then it looked really just like this - just as green and blue and colorful. Somehow that's difficult for me, so I'd like to be able to sit in Tiger Stadium and see Cobb and the rest in color. Seeing the teams and players from the vintage card hey-day of 1908 to about 1912 would be great, but I think I'd still trade ahead a few years to see Ruth. Hit the mid-teens and you kind of get both worlds. 19th Century? I'll take two trips in the machine! lol. I'd like to see something from the early 1870's, before gloves were common. Imagine a shortstop being able to dive either to his right or left, without a glove hand predominating - just trying to knock it down - or an outfielder trying for an over-the-shoulder barehanded. Also, pitchers still threw underhanded and from closer, umps sat in lawn chairs on the sideline, etc etc. So .. curiosity of the game - early 1870's. Curiosity for players, teams and stadia - mid-19teens. Joann

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07-03-2006, 08:28 PM

Posted By: jay behrensI'd love to see Jim Creighton play in his prime just to see what all the fuss is about. Jay Growing old is not optional, growing up is.

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07-03-2006, 10:12 PM

Posted By: Scott Gross1911 WS A's v NYN Mack v McGraw Baker v Matthewson Then I'd go and buy a few packs of Uzit and Carolina Brights for the trip back .....

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07-03-2006, 10:50 PM

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07-04-2006, 09:02 AM

Posted By: Rich KleinThat was the season I first really discovered baseball. What I would really give to see the games I saw again as a very young lad. Rich

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07-04-2006, 10:17 AM

Posted By: Josh K.Julie, If you want to see Hoss do his thing, shouldnt you have shown a pick from the other side of that ball? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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07-04-2006, 11:33 AM

Posted By: Chris CountsIf I had a time machine, I'd go back to 1941. I doubt anyone expected the Dodgers to win the pennant, so I'd bet heavy on them and enjoy the wonderful pennant race they had with the Cardinals before cashing in. Then, before I returned to the 21st century, I'd take my winnings and buy up as many boxes as possible of 1941 Play Balls and Double Plays ...

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07-04-2006, 01:37 PM

Posted By: Tim James1909,I would smoke alot of cigarettes.

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07-04-2006, 01:45 PM

Posted By: ChadI'd start by watching the Santa Clara Leopardos finish destroying the Cuban leagues with one of the greatest teams of all time. Then I'd watch the Senators make their improbable run through the summer and fall. Finally, I'd winter in California and watch some high quality California Winter league ball. --Chad

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07-04-2006, 01:45 PM

Posted By: joe brennan I like to go back to the turn of the century, in my prime, 22-23 years old and try out for any team. If I didnt make it, I be as close to the game as I could be. Imagine the ideas I could contribute, just equipment wise. Might give Spalding a run for his money. A scared man can't gamble and a jealous man can't work.

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07-08-2006, 06:29 PM

Posted By: Julie VognarHe flipped people off all his life...<img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/jphotos/Smiles_smiley_62_prv.gif">

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07-08-2006, 07:29 PM

Posted By: Joe_G.Without a doubt, I'd pick 1887 to watch my favorite team dominate the National League and then beat the over rated Browns of St. Louis. And even if I couldn't take anything back with me to present day, I'd smoke Old Judge & Gypsy Queen cigarettes like they were going out of style just to see the beauties factory fresh. Would also help better understand when cards were first offered to public, distribution, etc. 1887, what a great year for baseball & baseball cards. Best Regards, Joe Gonsowski

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07-11-2006, 02:07 PM

Posted By: Mike CampbellI would love to have been around to see the 29 World series. My team the A's, and also at the same time as the stock market crash. What an interesting time period. Favorite player - Foxx. And to see if Hack Wilson actually lost the fly ball in the sun, or if he just miss played it.

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07-12-2006, 10:48 AM

Posted By: RickHastingsas much as I'd like to have been there in early part of this century getting a head start on my lung cancer, I can't pick out one year in specific, so It has to be 1944 I'm from St.Louis and the Browns and Cards in the series would have to be be my choice.

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07-12-2006, 11:07 AM

Posted By: Jasonso I'll cheat and offer up a few events that I would love to have been present for... First All-Star Game Jackie Robinson's first major league game but really, just 1908...so I could actually say "My Chicago Cubs, World Champions!"